Emissions / VRU / Flare Technician

RWDY Inc.; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 56,826 - 80,934; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Agency truck provided

Potential for overtime

Job summary

A leading oil and gas service company is seeking an Emissions Technician in Midland, Texas. This role focuses on monitoring and mitigating air emissions at various facilities, ensuring compliance with environmental standards. Primary responsibilities include conducting emissions monitoring, performing repairs, and maintaining necessary documentation. Candidates should have oil and gas experience and mechanical skills. This position requires physical endurance and daily travel within field operations.

Qualifications

• Prior oil & gas field experience is preferred.
• Familiarity with EPA Subpart OOOO regulations.
• Mechanical aptitude related to production equipment.
• Experience in calibrating gas detection equipment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine emissions monitoring at production facilities.
• Perform LDAR repairs and address leaks using advanced tools.
• Inspect emission control equipment and document findings.
• Initiate work orders for needed repairs and verify actions.
• Support regulatory reporting and maintain environmental records.
• Assist teams in identifying emission reduction opportunities.

Skills

Prior oil & gas field experience

Familiarity with EPA Subpart OOOO regulations

Mechanical aptitude

Experience with gas detection equipment calibration

Job description

Job Title

Misc Technical – Emissions / VRU / Flare Technician

Compensation

$50/hour (Target Pay Rate)

Location

Midland, Texas – Field operations in the Permian Basin

Schedule

5/2 schedule (40 hours/week). On-call rotation required. Potential overtime.

Additional Info

No per diem. Agency truck (½ ton) provided.

Position Summary

The Emissions Technician supports field operations by monitoring, measuring, documenting, and mitigating air emissions across production facilities. This position ensures compliance with federal, state, and company environmental standards while supporting safe and efficient hydrocarbon production. This is a field-based role requiring daily travel to tank batteries, compressor stations, and processing facilities.

Primary Responsibilities

• Conduct routine emissions monitoring at tank batteries and compression facilities.
• Perform LDAR repairs following all regulatory requirements, addressing leaks identified using approved OGI cameras and gas detection instruments.
• Inspect and monitor thief hatches, pressure relief valves, pneumatic controllers, vapor recovery units (VRUs), flares, and combustors.
• Quantify emissions using portable analyzers and approved methodologies.
• Document inspection findings in company data management systems.
• Initiate work orders for equipment requiring repair and verify corrective actions.
• Support regulatory reporting and maintain required environmental records.
• Assist operations teams in identifying emission reduction opportunities.
• Maintain calibration and functionality of monitoring equipment.

Regulatory & Compliance Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with United States Environmental Protection Agency Subpart OOOOa / OOOOb / OOOOc regulations (as applicable).
• Ensure compliance with Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) requirements.
• Maintain accurate, audit-ready documentation.
• Participate in internal and external environmental audits.

Qualifications – Preferred

• Prior oil & gas field experience.
• Familiarity with EPA Subpart OOOO regulations.
• Mechanical aptitude and understanding of production equipment.
• Experience with gas detection equipment calibration.

Physical Demands

• Frequent walking across uneven terrain.
• Climbing ladders and tank stairs.
• Working in hot, cold, and windy field conditions.
• Lifting equipment up to 40–50 lbs.
• Driving company vehicles on lease roads daily.